A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following additives is used to prevent the breakdown of glucose? ✔✔ Sodium fluoride A Phlebotomy technician in an outpatient setting is identifying a patient before performing a venipuncture procedure. To confirm the patient's identity, which of the following questions should the technician ask? ✔✔ "Would you please state and spell your full name and provide your date of birth" Which of the following is a potential consequence of a phlebotomy technician mislabeling a blood bank specimen? ✔✔ A transfusion reaction A phlebotomy technician should invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following complications? ✔✔ Hemolysis According to OSHA standards, which of the following vaccines must employers offer to their phlebotomist at no cost? ✔✔ Hepatitis B During a routine venipuncture, a phlebotomy technician notices that a patient is becoming pale and diaphoretic. The technician should identify that the patient is at risk for which of the following conditions? ✔✔ Syncope A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following tube selections indicates the correct order of draw for venipuncture? ✔✔ Green, lavender, grey Phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from the hand of a patient whose veins are difficult to access. Which of the following devices should the technician use? ✔✔ Hand immobilizer A phlebotomy technician is preparing to use an evacuated tube system to obtain a venous blood specimen from a patient. The tourniquet is in place and the technician has cleansed the puncture site. Which of the following procedural steps should the technician perform next? ✔✔ Ask the patient to make a fist Which of the following actions by a phlebotomy technician can result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? ✔✔ Using an incorrect needle gauge A phlebotomy technician should identify that which of the following series of venipuncture steps is in the appropriate order? ✔✔ assess the site, cleanse the site, insert the needle A phlebotomy technician should comply with HIPAA to protect which of the following? ✔✔ Patients information A phlebotomy technician is performing a capillary blood collection for an older adult patient. Which of the following sites should the technician select? ✔✔ The distal phalanx of either middle finger A phlebotomy technician is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a patient who signed a general informed consent form upon admission to the facility. Which of the following actions by the patient indicates implied consent for the venipuncture? ✔✔ Rolling up his shirtsleeve A phlebotomy technician is using an evacuated needle holder and blood collection tubes to collect blood from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? ✔✔ Push the first collection tube gently into the holder For an older adult patient who has difficult-to-access veins, a phlebotomy technician should select which of the following beans to perform a venipuncture? ✔✔ Dorsal veins How often should a phlebotomy technician run quality control test on point-of-care testing instruments? ✔✔ Daily A phlebotomy technician must comply with which of the following OSHA requirements when performing a venipuncture? ✔✔ Wear gloves when contact with blood is anticipated Which of the following actions should the phlebotomy technician take when performing a venipuncture using an evacuated tube system? ✔✔ Position the needle at a 30° angle in the same direction as the vein and with the bevel up A phlebotomy technician is collecting a blood specimen from a patient to measure the trough level of a medication. The technician should collect the specimen at which of the following times? ✔✔ Within 15 mins before the patient receives the next dose of medication. For which of the following test should a phlebotomy technician follow chain of custody guidelines? ✔✔ Blood alcohol During a venipuncture, a patient reports a sharp pain radiating down his arm. Which of the following actions should the phlebotomy technician take? ✔✔ Release the tourniquet and remove the needle A phlebotomy technician is teaching a patient about collecting a sputum specimen at home. Which of the following instruction should the technician include? ✔✔ Spit thick secretions into the container after coughing deeply